It’s Fall River v. New Bedford in a monthlong Portuguese pastry throwdown
The sister cities are engaging in a friendly food fight to see which spot has the best egg tart.
By Lauren Daley Globe Correspondent,Updated January 31, 2023, 12:00 p.m.
A box of pasteis de nata in Fall River. A monthlong contest aims to determine whether Fall River or New Bedford makes the better egg tart.NEW BEDFORD FOOD TOURS
They’re sister cities known for their Portuguese culture and food — and now they’re engaging in some friendly sibling rivalry to see which has the best tart.
Starting Feb. 1, it’s Fall River vs. New Bedford in a friendly “Pastéis de Nata Throw-down.”
In a collaborative effort to increase tourism and help restaurants during a typically slow month, New Bedford Food Tours, Destination New Bedford, and Viva Fall River are cohosting the monthlong culinary contest.
For the uninitiated, a pastel de nata is a traditional Portuguese egg custard — a ring of flaky pastry filled with a bright yellow custard, often a bit caramelized on top, sometimes topped with cinnamon. The name means “cream pastry” in Portuguese.
Nine vie for “The Golden Nata” trophy: Six from Spindle City (Fall River) — Europa Pastries & Coffee Shop, Barcelos Bakery, Portugalia Marketplace, Modern Bakery, Leddy’s Bakery, United Liberty Bakery — and three from Whaling City (New Bedford) — Goulart Square Bakery, Economy Bakery, and Sunrise Bakery.
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